Blog: Drunk Driving
- Know the responsibilities of having an IID before getting it
Jun 23, 2022
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are important tools for helping people get back behind the wheel legally after a DWI. While having an IID in your vehicle may be embarrassing and inconvenient, it’s better than having to rely on other people for rides or risking further legal problems by driving without a valid license. Here in New Jersey, a person may be required to have an IID for up to a year to get their driver’s...Read More - Could mouthwash lead to a DUI arrest?
May 10, 2022
You often hear people who are arrested on DUI charges say that they are actually innocent and they weren’t drinking. Even those who claim they did have a few drinks may say they should have still been well below the legal limit in terms of blood alcohol concentration. They may say that something else influenced that test and gave them a higher reading. One thing that is blamed in some situations is mouthwash. If you...Read More - Getting booze past New Jersey cops is harder than you may think
Apr 3, 2022
Everyone likes to party from time to time, but some people prefer to do so away from home. To some, this means drinking out on the road, in a public outdoor setting or at one of New Jersey’s amazing beaches. However, the state is known for its harsh alcohol laws. Those who decide to test the resolve and dedication of police officers could find themselves facing DUI/DWI charges or other alcohol-related charges. Public consumption laws...Read More - When can you call a sobriety test into question?
Jan 25, 2022
People who are facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey need to ensure that they familiarize themselves with the law in this area. Checking out all the possible defense strategies is part of this process. One thing that might come into the picture is the sobriety test that’s used in the case. The basis of these cases is sometimes the breath test that was done to determine the blood alcohol concentration. It’s sometimes possible to...Read More - Has your drinking problem jeopardized your CDL?
Jan 7, 2022
Everyone who gets convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) faces restrictive and negative consequences for their bad decision to drink and get behind the wheel. But when that convicted drunken driver is a commercial truck driver, it can be a life-changing experience. The state of New Jersey is tough on DUI offenders, and even more so when that person holds a valid CDL license to pilot a big rig down the highway. For those...Read More - Holidays enhance the risk of drunk-driving charges
Nov 24, 2021
If you are like most Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this week, the annual gathering of family and friends both near and far marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. However, this heady time of year is rife with occasions to overindulge when drinking alcoholic beverages. But the problem is not merely that people are drinking. It’s that they are drinking and miscalculating that they can drive home safely after a day or night of revelry...Read More - Defend yourself against a third-offense DWI
Nov 10, 2021
People make mistakes. If this is not the first time that you’ve faced a DWI, though, you shouldn’t make the mistake of not protecting and defending yourself. New Jersey takes third-offense DWIs very seriously. You will likely not be able to expunge or remove a DWI from your record, and a third offense could lead to significant financial, social and administrative penalties. What are the penalties for a third-offense DWI? New Jersey penalizes a third-offense...Read More - How are drunk driving rules different for commercial drivers?
Oct 26, 2021
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense in New Jersey. Anyone from a teenager leaving a party to a bus driver is at risk of impaired driving allegations if they get behind the wheel after having something to drink. People face different standards for their driving and penalties vary if they get caught driving after having too much to drink. Those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to strict regulations regarding their driving...Read More - Your own Breathalyzer test won’t get you out of a DWI
Aug 4, 2021
As you likely know, you can get a DWI charge if you are arrested with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. You can also get charged if you’re below this level, but other evidence of impairment is needed. With a high enough BAC, it can be assumed. In some cases, people decide that all they need to do is show that they’re below that line to shake the charges. For instance, you...Read More - Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
Jul 6, 2021
A sobriety checkpoint has two goals. First off, officers want to find impaired drivers who go through. Secondly, they want the mere knowledge that a checkpoint may exist to keep people from driving under the influence. Under New Jersey law, it is legal for police officers to use sobriety checkpoints, even though some have argued that they’re just random stops — which are otherwise not permitted. So you could encounter these. If you would prefer...Read More